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So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are. Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!
Really liking the fuel mileage, torque, and ram-box
Thanks, everyone. ED (Eco-Diesel) is my new daily driver. It replaced a well-used 2004 Toyota Sequoia that we bought new. This morning I had to drive back to the dealer, pick up some grass seed and straw bales at TSC and a few miscellaneous tasks. Since I reset the mileage monitor yesterday, I have logged just over 100 miles, mostly rural driving. Its averaging 27.5 mpg. :) The mileage is really appreciated because for 9 months of the year, we drive our 9yr old son 82 miles round trip 3+ times per week to the north side of Cincinnati for Ice Hockey. I am really impressed with the Ram Box bed. It is well engineered and very handy. I'll have to post up some pictures of it. I don't plan to do much to it initially, just drive it and get used to it. It will lose the cheesy aftermarket chrome steps VERY soon. It desperately needs a lift, but I will likely wait until I wear out the OEM tires and then I'll install 33 or 35 inch tires and a 2.5 or 4 inch lift. I may also install a hard retractable tonneau so we can keep stinky hockey gear out of the cab. I've been looking at the Bakflip G2.
it will be lifted with 35s before a month passes...
Like everyone else, I had to get the front end off the ground, so I had 4" lifts installed, with monotube shocks. Go monotube shocks when/if you lift it. Installed a set of 33" all terrains on them. It was perfect. Not too high, but just enough to clear speed bumps...And yes, all those mileages I posted above, were while running the 4" lift and 33's. Enjoy!! 8)
Hey Ash, would you post up a pic of what a 4" lift and 33" ATs look like on one of your trucks? Thanks.
I just ordered a 2016 GMC Canyon with the 2.8L Duramax, it's supposed to be in the 30's for MPG's, but i'd be happy with the #'s you're getting.
yes,from the GM website:Other Duramax features and specs:181 horsepower at 3400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpmSegment-first exhaust brake uses engine compression to slow the truck down, reducing the amount of conventional braking needed while driving downhillIncludes an integrated Trailer Brake ControllerB20 Biodiesel capablePaired with a 6-speed automatic transmission
Quote from: DDS on August 18, 2015, 07:59:06 AMI just ordered a 2016 GMC Canyon with the 2.8L Duramax, it's supposed to be in the 30's for MPG's, but i'd be happy with the #'s you're getting.4 cyl?I think I read something about that engine. Should be a Tacoma killer when they come out...then Toy will bring out their diesel.BTW, I drive a Toyota diesel when I was up in Kirkuk, was my personal vehicle. All up armored I was rolling heavy, but that little diesel could!
My fully loaded crew cab Canyon is $37,xxx.xx the salesman quoted me an additional $3,200.00 for the diesel, so I'm at approx $41K+ tax, title & reg
Quote from: DDS on August 18, 2015, 09:06:36 AMMy fully loaded crew cab Canyon is $37,xxx.xx the salesman quoted me an additional $3,200.00 for the diesel, so I'm at approx $41K+ tax, title & regThat sounds interesting. Let us know what you think about it when it gets in. My brother-in-law is a sales manager at a GM dealership. I might have to set up a weekend test drive for one of these things if they get one in.
Good idea... It's long overdue they put a diesel in a smaller pickup. If the mileage is as good as anticipated, I bet they sell a lot of those.Do you know, are they only offering the diesel in the higher trim packages? Or is it available in the work truck style trims too?
Quote from: Flyin6 on August 18, 2015, 08:26:45 AMQuote from: DDS on August 18, 2015, 07:59:06 AMI just ordered a 2016 GMC Canyon with the 2.8L Duramax, it's supposed to be in the 30's for MPG's, but i'd be happy with the #'s you're getting.4 cyl?I think I read something about that engine. Should be a Tacoma killer when they come out...then Toy will bring out their diesel.BTW, I drive a Toyota diesel when I was up in Kirkuk, was my personal vehicle. All up armored I was rolling heavy, but that little diesel could!The Helix? Those things were all over Thailand in diesel too. Awesome little rigs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Don't you have one to finish already???
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb. I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
Hilux trucks
Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 18, 2015, 09:06:53 PMDon't you have one to finish already???Actually it would be two.......START IT UP!!!
Boom! New sig quote....
Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 19, 2015, 09:57:45 PMBoom! New sig quote....I almost fell off my chair RN!Still giggling like a school girl...So maybe the bumper is going to the farm to be target practice? Or is it destined for paint? ::)